Doug Shima, Clerk, Kansas Supreme Court and Kansas Court of Appeals Every summer, I am amazed at our NCACC annual conference. I am amazed at the incredible number of volunteer hours that go into making the conference a success. I am amazed at the quality of educational programming assembled to make us better appellate court…
Danielle Drake, Chief Deputy Clerk, Delaware Supreme Court Danielle Drake joined the Delaware Supreme Court in 2021 and became Chief Deputy Clerk in 2023. Prior to coming to the Supreme Court, she worked for a spine surgeon. Danielle is married to Ryan and has a teenage son. Paul Tuttle, Clerk, Massachusetts Appeals Court Paul Tuttle…
The Site Selection Committee is now accepting bids to host the NCACC Annual Conference in August 2028! This is a fantastic opportunity for all members, including past hosts, to showcase your city/state to fellow members and guests. Why Host? Resources Available to Support You: Next Steps: To express your interest in hosting, please complete our…
Albuquerque, NM — August 3 to August 7, 2025 By Liz Garcia & Colette Bruggman Chief Clerk of the New Mexico Supreme Court and Clerk/Executive Officer of the California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District Please mark your calendars and start making plans to attend next summer’s annual conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The 2025…
Greg Pachmayr, Clerk Indiana Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Tax Court Subjects of involuntary temporary mental health commitments in Indiana can be left without meaningful appellate relief. Indiana Code 12-26-6 states that an individual alleged to be mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled may be committed for not more than 90 days. …
2024-2025 Officers and Executive Committee Doug Shima (KS) President Scott Mitchell (AL) President-Elect Colette Bruggman (CA) Vice President Jenny Kitchings (SC) Past President Jim Hivner (TN) Treasurer Claudia Jenks (TX) Secretary Brian Cotta (CA) Member 2023-2025 Kristina Samuels (FL) Member 2023-2025 Lisa Dolph (DE) Member 2023-2025 Liz Garcia (NM) Member 2024-2026 John Tomasino (FL) Member…
On August 8, 2024, at the 51st Conference of the National Conference of Appellate Court Clerks, John Olivier, Retired Clerk of the Louisiana Supreme Court, became the 46th recipient of the J.O. Sentell award, the organization’s highest award. John has been a faithful and dedicated member of NCACC since 1986. John’s many contributions include serving…
By Tim Gudas Clerk of the New Hampshire Supreme Court Nearly four years ago, in a moment of weakness, I allowed Scott Mitchell (AL) to talk me into hosting the NCACC’s 2024 conference in Burlington, Vermont. With the conference now in the rearview mirror, I can finally say that I’m thankful for Scott’s persuasiveness. …
By Jenny Kitchings, NCACC President Dear Friends, It is almost time for us to have our annual meeting in Burlington, Vermont. Please make your plans to come join us. We have a fantastic lineup of speakers and topics, including justices, judges, and court personnel from international, federal, supreme, and intermediate appellate courts. We will also…
